Wide Top Jug or Pitcher

c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a large ceramic pitcher with a stag relief design across its surface. The pitcher is primarily a dark, earthy brown color with reflective surfaces, giving it a textured appearance. It is positioned upright, slightly facing to the left, with the spout on the left side and the handle on the right, centered within the frame against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.8 x 36.6 cm (18 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2 High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6038

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537874

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